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As the Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London, approaches, rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, is set to headline the event, just two days after being charged with a terror offence related to the display of a Hezbollah flag at a previous gig. The Metropolitan Police
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Darren Millar, the leader of the Welsh Conservative Party, has demanded that the Belfast rap trio Kneecap be removed from the Green Man Festival line-up due to a band member's alleged ties to the proscribed organization Hezbollah and the group's history of making extremist statements. This
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The Irish rap group Kneecap has spoken out against a terror offence charge brought against member Liam Ãg à hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, for displaying a Hezbollah-supporting flag during their performance at London's O2 Forum in Kentish Town on November 21 last year. The group has
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The wait for the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival in Sefton Park is almost over, with up to 40,000 people expected to attend each day. The three-day event will feature performances by headline acts Sam Fender, Mumford & Sons, and Tom Grennan, as well as a surprise addition
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Thousands of beer enthusiasts and cider lovers flocked to Jesus Green in Cambridge for the start of the annual Cambridge Beer Festival, which honors the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's Holy Grail with specially brewed beers. The five-day event, which runs until Saturday (24 May), features over 200
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The Music at the Manor charity concert, organized by the Abel Foundation, is set to take place on July 12 at the Manor in Winchester Road, Andover. The event will feature a standout tribute act, Totally Elton, who has been recognized as the UK's top Elton John tribute
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The concert and festival industry in Sri Lanka is under threat due to rising operational costs and regulatory inconsistencies. During a recent media briefing, industry representatives expressed concern over the impact of increased police allowances and uneven entertainment tax rates on their viability. The Joint Association of Sri Lanka Concert,
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The Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival, a beloved summer event in Shrewsbury, is gearing up for its most successful year yet, with almost all teams having secured a spot in the competition. The charity's flagship fundraiser, taking place on July 19 and 20 on the River Severn, has
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Comedian Peter Helliar will bring his unique style of humor to the Central West region of Australia in May, with four shows scheduled at Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange, and Molong. Helliar, known for his appearances on TV shows such as The Project and Taskmaster Australia, will take the stage alongside support
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company, has just leveled up its award-winning Wyndham Rewards program by announcing an industry-first collaboration with Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, part of Dine Brands Global, Inc. This groundbreaking partnership will allow Wyndham Rewards members to earn points
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A diesel tanker explosion near the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta caused widespread panic on Tuesday, raising concerns about safety at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival. The incident occurred in the early afternoon, sending thick smoke into the sky and disrupting activities in the surrounding area. However, swift intervention
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A gas explosion at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, Ogun State, sent athletes and spectators scrambling for safety during the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, involved a gas truck supplying the venue's generating set catching fire, prompting a swift response
